Proofreader

Nashville Public Radio; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Notified is seeking a detail-oriented Proofreader to join our global Editorial team. You will review and format clients’ press releases under deadlines and distribute them via our network to journalists and websites.

The role emphasizes editing and customer service, with opportunities to specialize in newswire distribution and client consultation. Based in El Segundo or Chicago, you’ll coordinate with multiple departments, support regulatory needs, and handle weekend on-call shifts as needed,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• 1–2 years of professional experience; newswire experience a plus.
• Customer service experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review clients’ press releases for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
• Format releases to match original versions as closely as possible.
• Provide client support via phone and email.
• Assist with regulatory needs such as SEDAR and EDGAR filings.
• Coordinate account maintenance and multimedia libraries.
• Collaborate with teammates across departments.
• Serve as primary client contact for administrative needs.
• Occasional overtime, weekend on-call and remote monitoring shifts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Editing

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English

Job description

Management Level

We are Notified, the only technology partner dedicated to both investor relations and public relations professionals. We help our clients control and amplify the corporate narrative. Our fully integrated PR and IR platforms streamline every step from press release distribution, media targeting, and analytics to IR websites, earnings and investor events, and regulatory filings. Powered by GlobeNewswire, one of the largest and most trusted newswire distribution networks for over 30 years, we empower communicators to inform a better world.

Notified is an affiliate of Equiniti Group Limited (EQ), a fintech that connects the future of capital, communications, and governance - building trust and confidence in every market we serve.

Summary

As a Proofreader on the global Editorial team, you will play a key role in helping drive clients’ PR distribution services. You will review and format clients’ press releases under pressing deadlines and distribute them via their global network to journalists, terminals and websites. This position involves high concentration in editing and customer service. While this position does not offer original writing skills, there are opportunities to specialize in areas around newswire distribution and provide consultation to our clients. GlobeNewswire clients range from C-Suite executives to PR professionals, across multiple industries. We service both Public Relations and Investor Relations companies.

Location

This role will be based in either our El Segundo, CA office located at 2321 Rosecrans Avenue or Chicago, IL office located at 200 North LaSalle Street. This role offers in person collaboration and flexibility to work from home.

Shift

El Segundo, CA: 12:00p - 8:30p Pacific Time

Chicago, IL: 2:00p - 10:30p Central Time

Compensation

$25.00 per hour

What Part You Will Play In Our Growth

• Review clients’ press releases for grammatical errors, spelling errors, and inconsistencies. Does not involve fact-checking.
• Format press releases to match the client’s original version as closely as possible.
• Support clients with a range of requests and enquiries via phone and email.
• Assist with our clients’ regulatory needs, such as SEDAR and EDGAR filing.
• Assist with our clients’ account maintenance, such as managing email lists, adding new users and accounts, and managing multimedia libraries.
• Embraces collaborating with teammates and across departments.
• Knowledge of other Notified products.
• Act as our clients’ primary contact, supporting our clients’ administrative and consultative needs in addition to press release service requests.
• Ability to work occasional overtime during high volume periods.
• Required to work occasional weekend on call shifts, holidays and occasional remote monitoring shifts outside your typical schedule each year.

Required Knowledge And Skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field required. Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for education requirements.

Experience

• 1-2 years of professional experience required (previous newswire experience a plus).
• Customer service experience in a fast-paced environment required.

Other

• Projects self-confidence, enthusiasm, and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills.
• The ability to maintain focus in stressful situations.
• Exceptional time-management skills, ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.

Why You Will Love Working Here

EQ is recognized as a Top Employer in US, UK and India! Together we offer more than a job, we offer a place to grow. Through hands-on experience, real-world projects, and access to industry-leading tools, you will have what you need to build a meaningful career. You will join a diverse, global team united by innovation, collaboration, and a shared passion for what we do. With flexible work options, competitive pay, wellness benefits, and a people-first culture, we support your success - both at work and beyond.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks.